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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

The idea that this fabulous wee fella could just wander through your garden and then *come right up to you to say hello* is just AMAZING to me (as I sit here in my strange little English home, hoping to see a robin tomorrow).
What an absolute joy. Ta for sharing Bananas with us all ❤️

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t choose where to start either.
For me, it's a toss up between “…with the President’s voice, hawking the watches” and “…an apology would be nice for making my wife cry”.
So so many cringe on a stick moments 😁

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

I was happy a minute ago about the peace prize and now I’m a crumpled mess. C’est la vie, eh? C’est la frickin’ vie.

Much love to Manolo’s family and all those wonderful pup pals ❤️

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

He did. He did indeed. I just zoomed in on the subtitles to check. Love it ☺️

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

Presbyterians rock. There, I said it ☺️
(*voiceover* Exclusions apply, namely The Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster. Please refer to any search engine for the terms and conditions of this statement and an explanation of why parts of the north of Ireland are still - unfortunately - an utter bin fire)

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

exquisite🧑‍🍳 😘

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

The incredibly polite Norwegian equivalent of the middle finger 😊
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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

This…has made my day

There’s always next year, Trump. Perhaps 😐

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 1d

This…has made my day

There’s always next year, Trump. Perhaps 😐

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 6d

I was *very briefly* confused as to why this sunglasses-wearing, moustachioed fella had such a long neck. Thought it was just another ‘AI gone wrong’ deal.
Then I just zoomed in and was disappointed by the normality of both of the Trump cheerleaders/ navy guys 😐

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 8d

Such a load of cringe on a cracker utter shite…
the AI video is a feckin‘ cheese-fest too.

As we say in Ireland: America - I’m pure scundered for you.

Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 8d

Her “the last time I checked…” patronising arrogance before stating a load of tripe really is the cherry on the cake.

Northern Ireland is an inconvenience to them. Dealing with our specific (and highly sensitive) complications is an annoying irritation. it shows on their faces and in their words.

Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 9d

Weird late 90s memory unlocked this morning watching Frasier - the red sign says “Please no smoking in the waiting room”. The waiting room is in a maternity ward 😱Halcyon days 😐
Then…I saw the sign in black behind them -“If you need assistance in paying for your hospital stay…” Shivers.
#NHS 🙏

Frasier episode from 1998. Frasier, Niles and Martin Crane are in the maternity ward waiting room - waiting for Roz to give birth. The red sign asks people not to smoke. Asks them politely. This is the world we once all lived in, surrounded by toxic cigarette smoke. Now we just breathe in toxic car exhaust fumes 😐

The three fellas again - all smiling because Roz was just wheeled past them, ready to give birth. The sign behind them asks people to contact customer services if they need assistance in paying for their hospital stay. This still shocks me to the core as a UK citizen. The NHS has its troubles, yes, but at least we don’t have to worry about the bill for our cancer treatment, etc.

Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 9d

This photo is an absolute beaut. How lucky you are to have a gorgeous piece of history like this - and how proud you just be of both of them. Thank you for sharing today.

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 13d

post specifically for any Brits:
Jimmy Carr always was, is and will forever be a tremendous ‘water anchor’ - no surprises there.
But…Omid Djalili? Money must be tight, eh?
At least he won’t get mistaken for Alexei Sayle ever again smh. Bonus benefit for Alexei Sayle.

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 13d

Ah, right. Thanks for the update 👍

Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 14d

If this photo was taken in the UK, then this might explain the state of the railway track…
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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, that’s it! Ta for helping my memory there.
Side note: there are many public access walking paths like this here in Somerset (after the Beeching railway line closures in the late 60s) and tunnels like this freak me out. Every. Single. Time.
Beautiful, but eerie.

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, that’s it! Ta for helping my memory there.
Side note: there are many public access walking paths like this here in Somerset (after the Beeching railway line closures in the late 60s) and tunnels like this freak me out. Every. Single. Time.
Beautiful, but eerie.

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 18d

I’ve always loved the mystery of the second, already lit, cigarette just dangling on the table edge. It’s a really wonderful scene of contentment before the storm of the new day ahead.
Love this painting (and I’m a non-smoker 😊)

womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 19d

After breakfast, c.1900 by Finnish painter Elin Danielson-Gambogi #WomensArt #Tuesday

Painting featuring a white woman dressed in white sitting looking right at a Breakfast table leaning on her arm in a casual way, on the table are the remnants of a meal and a teapot, behind the figure the interior wall has her drawings pinned to it

Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 22d

Short answer…fomenting discord.

Longer answer: actively encouraging and supporting the breakdown of the very fabric of our civil society and destroying the emotional wellbeing of our communities and our country. In plain view.

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 22d

Go raibh maith agat, Sadik

Your thread here today is necessary, and important. You have been a breath of fresh air for North Somerset. Your dedication to your job and to (all) the people who live in this area is admirable. GRMA.

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · 24d

Honest to God, before I realised there was a long microphone in front of him, I thought Rubio had chosen to wear a massive lapel jacket à la 1970s hustlers. Nice.

Also, his plasticised face has finally come in handy to help him listen to this utter drivel, on camera, beside the friggin’ king.

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · Sep 3

Wee Regie 🥰

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · Sep 3

Siouxsie Sioux just called…said she’s absolutely delighted with Delta and thinks he’s the bestest wee punk pup she’s ever seen ☺️
80s style hugs and kisses all round 🥰❤️🥰

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · Aug 30

Good point, well made

Side note: has he not been watching this series of Southpark? Beautifully subversive as shit. A different medium perhaps, but just as beautifully subversive.
That’s the problem - Palin may choose not to watch ‘modern stuff’. It’s easier to revel in the past. And moan. Nowadays

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Leanne Hitchmough @leannehitchmough.bsky.social · Aug 29

This is a masterclass in cringeworthy creepiness. No notes.